Elgerlien N. “Elgy” Ackerman 80, of Helena formerly of Aberdeen and Hosmer, South Dakota, passed away peacefully September, 10 2011 in Helena.
She was born in Akaska, South Dakota January 30, 1931 to Christ and Louisa Kulm. She was raised in Mobridge, SD and graduated high school in 1949. Elgy and Oscar Ackerman were married August 12, 1950 in Mobridge, South Dakota. She attended Northern State College in Aberdeen and received her teaching certificate. Elgy worked as a bookkeeper for Brown County in Aberdeen. Oscar preceded her in death September 17, 2005.
Elgy is survived by her children, Gaye & Pat Ackerman, Von and Joyce Ackerman, Ivey Ackerman and Jon and Sue Ackerman; brother, Gale Kulm; grandchildren, Jeremy Ackerman, Brea Ackerman, Katie O’Leary, Matthew Ackerman, Amy Ackerman and one great grandchild, Clay Ackerman.
Visitation hours will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a celebration of Elgy’s life to be at 11:00 a.m. today, September 11th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Memorials in Elgy’s name are suggested to the Cancer Treatment Center at St. Peter’s Hospital 2475 Broadway Street Helena, MT 59601. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Bob Seaton says
Sorry to hear about your mother Gaye. I remember you said she wasn’t well. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Peggy Kulm says
I am so sorry that I could not be with the family today. Elgy was a great source of fun and joy to her brother Gale. She will remain in our hearts. Peggy
Roberta Adolphsen says
Pat and Gaye,
So sorry to read of Gaye’s mother passing. I hope and pray that each day will get better . Sincerely, Roberta Adolphsen
Vera Musil says
So sorry to hear of your mothers death. I remember so well all the fun we had when her, Frances and I drove out there for Brea’s Graduation. She was a delightful woman and her memory lives on in all our hearts
Wayne Kulm says
In Gods Love